Mahalia Jackson photographs, 1962-1971.
- Collection ID 1985.0016
- Creator Names Jackson, Mahalia, 1911-1972.
- Title Mahalia Jackson photographs [graphic].
- Dates 1962-1971.
- Physical description 1 linear foot, including 74 images (1 box)
- Collection summary Black-and-white photographic prints related to the career of gospel singer, Mahalia Jackson, including portraits of Jackson and images of her performing and receiving awards. Also included are an audience with Pope Paul VI, a photograph with Princess Grace of Monaco (signed), views of church revival services, and Jackson's concerts and public appearances during tours of Europe, India, and Japan. Several portraits of Jackson were taken by photographer, Carl Van Vechten.
- Location of Other Archival Materials Note Related materials at Chicago History Museum, Research Center, include the Mahalia Jackson papers.
- Biographical or Historical Note Mahalia Jackson was born in New Orleans in 1911, baptized at the age of 12 in Mississippi, and moved to Chicago at age 16 to live with an aunt. She joined the gospel quintet, The Johnson Singers, before establishing a solo career in 1941. She recorded 30 albums with Columbia Records.
- Terms Governing Use and Reproduction Credit photographer.
- Names
- Grace, Princess of Monaco, 1929-1982. Portraits.
- Jackson, Mahalia, 1911-1972
- Grace, Princess of Monaco, 1929-1982.
- Van Vechten, Carl, 1880-1964
- Subjects
- African American women singers Portraits.
- Gospel singers United States 1960-1971. lctgm
- Revivals United States 1960-1971. lctgm
- Genre
- Portrait photographs. gmgpc
- Gelatin silver prints. gmgpc